Herman
HUR-mən
Popularity
#2641
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
136,709
Peak Year
#3,239 in 1921
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Herman is a name of Germanic origin, derived from *heri*, meaning 'army' or 'warrior', and *mann*, meaning 'man'.
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Herman Melville
American novelist, short story writer, poet, and essayist.
Herman Hesse
German-Swiss poet, novelist, and painter.
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